Hawks notes: Artemi Panarin to miss first preseason games

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Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said Monday the injury wasn’t serious, but he didn’t disclose how it occurred. Panarin was a full participant in the team's practices and scrimmages during the first three days of training camp Friday through Sunday at Notre Dame. Panarin did not play in the team’s scrimmage Monday at the United Center.

Panarin recently said he suffered an undisclosed injury during the offseason and wasn’t completely 100 percent while playing at Notre Dame. Despite that, Panarin was among the team’s top performers over the weekend.

“He was fine when he started [camp],” Quenneville said Monday. “[His previous injury] might have flared up.”

The Blackhawks signed Panarin to a two-year deal in May. He played in the KHL last season and was among the league’s top offensive players.

The Blackhawks being their preseason schedule Tuesday at home against the Detroit Red Wings. They play Wednesday at Detroit.

Kruger’s arrival: Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger could be in Chicago by Wednesday, according to Quenneville. Kruger, who is from Sweden, was delayed in his arrival because he has been awaiting a visa.